A powerful explosion rocked the Baiji Oil Refinery in Iraq’s Salahuddin province, north of the capital Baghdad, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and raising fresh concerns over the security of critical energy infrastructure in the region. The incident, which occurred early in the day, triggered emergency responses from local authorities and refinery personnel….
In a striking endorsement, BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager overseeing over $11 trillion in assets — has described Bitcoin as a “scarce, global, decentralized asset” that operates independently of any single nation’s economic, political, or monetary systems. This powerful statement reflects a broader institutional shift toward recognizing Bitcoin’s unique value proposition, especially amid…
Pope Leo XIV was formally inaugurated as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church during a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Square, marking a historic moment for the Church and the world. As the first American-born pontiff, his inauguration drew tens of thousands of worshippers and a notable roster of global dignitaries, including U.S….
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, made his debut tour of St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, receiving a jubilant welcome from tens of thousands of pilgrims and visitors. Riding through the square in the iconic popemobile, the Chicago-born pontiff smiled, waved, and blessed the crowds, ahead of his official…
In a significant development that could further strain global trade relations, China on Sunday announced sweeping anti-dumping duties of up to 74.9% on imports of POM copolymers—a high-performance engineering plastic—from the United States, European Union, Japan, and Taiwan. The move follows a months-long investigation launched in May 2024 by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The probe…
Tensions in Europe spilled into the streets of Copenhagen as demonstrators gathered in the Danish capital for a large anti-Israel protest. The protest, which took place in the city center, drew hundreds of participants expressing outrage over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and waving flags, the protesters marched through the streets…
A large protest unfolded in Birmingham as thousands of demonstrators gathered to express growing concerns over national security and immigration policies. A video circulating on social media captures crowds chanting, “Terrorist scum, off our streets!” — a slogan that has quickly gained traction amid heightened tensions across the UK. The rally, held in a major…
A violent incident in southeast London has left five people hospitalized with stab wounds following a disturbance at an event in Thamesmead. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Nathan Way at approximately 4:19 a.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of multiple people injured. Emergency responders, including the London Ambulance Service, arrived on the…
At the 2025 Arab League Summit in Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful and urgent message to regional leaders and the global community: the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels, and the world must take collective responsibility to end the war and secure lasting peace. “Palestinians in Gaza have…
Tensions flared along the Israeli-Lebanese border on Friday morning as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a targeted drone strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. The strike, carried out near Mazraat Jemjim in the Tyre District — roughly 30 kilometers from the Israeli border — marks a significant escalation in the…
